SAL500F40G
500 mm F4 G SSMSpecifications
- Minimum Focus Distance
- 13.12 feet
- Maximum Magnification ratio
- 0.14x
- Filter Diameter
- 1.65 in
- Weight
- 7.63 lb (without tripod mount)
Perfection in a super-telephoto prime
This
500 mm super-telephoto lens with a constant F4 maximum aperture is
ideal for sports and wildlife photographers, providing extended
telephoto reach along with top-level optical performance and features.
It is exceptionally sharp with superb contrast and definition, and can
produce gorgeous background bokeh when required. It can also handle
heavy-duty use in outdoor conditions.
500 mm F4 G SSM Compatibility
A-mount Full Frame Cameras
A-mount APS-C Cameras
E-mount Full Frame cameras with Mount Adaptor
E-mount APS-C cameras with Mount Adaptor
Sample photos
Full support for high pixel count sensors
Current
image sensors offer a resolution that easily exceeds that of film, and
this lens delivers the performance necessary to take full advantage of
that imaging precision.
Clear images with crisp contrast
Sony’s
Nano AR lens coating has a nano-precision structure that enhances
clarity and contrast by reducing unwanted reflections for minimal flare
and ghosting.
Sharp from corner to corner
Three
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements in a state-of-the-art optical
design minimize aberration and achieve excellent image-wide sharpness.
Faster tracking and improved response
A
new LSI drive circuit achieves significantly faster autofocus subject
tracking than previous models, making the SSM drive system more
responsive than ever.
Lens Configuration
The
impeccable Sony G Lens design emphasizes a graceful balance between
high resolution and gorgeous background bokeh that can enhance the
artist’s vision.
MTF Chart
MTF
(Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce
fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely
spaced lines.
